11 Nail Polish Ideas for Holiday Parties

Here’s your quick-reference guide to some of the best party-friendly nail polish ideas to have graced Glamour.com. Give each one a test run this holiday season and watch as your favorite LBDs and sparkly things look and feel new.

Party Nail Polish Idea: Silvery White

Keep your black-and-white holiday party outfits looking classic with a bright, almost-white silver manicure. Follow Kate Beckinsale’s lead by amping up the glam factor with a bling-y bracelet.

Party Nail Polish Idea: Daring Lace

Lace dresses and shoes are all the rage for holiday party season, but if you didn’t score the perfect one (or just prefer a more subtle take on the trend), try lace nail art like this look from Fashion Week.

Party Nail Polish Idea: Icy Blue

It’s a nontraditional choice for holiday party season, but when the rest of your look touches on all the hottest trends like Blake Lively’s here, why not add something unexpected?

Party Nail Polish Idea: Pitch-Perfect Black

Emma Watson’s pitch-black pedicure and sparkly platform-sandal combo is the right way to do exposed toes during the colder months. Still can’t bear the thought of wearing open-toe shoes when it’s chilly out? This nail color is just as pretty on a short, sweet mani with a warmer dress in a similar fabric.

Party Nail Polish Idea: Snow White

This season, skip the French manicure in favor of an all-white one like Kim Kardashian. It’ll pop against your favorite black clutch, making it feel like a brand-new purchase.

Party Nail Polish Idea: Glam Glitter

Glitter-on-glitter might be overload in regular life, but during the holidays it’s practically a requirement. Even if you’re not wearing a sequined top like Selena Gomez is, you’ll still feel festive and seasonally appropriate.

Party Nail Polish Idea: the Half Moon

A nail polish look straight from the black-and-white film era, the half moon manicure will add an old-Hollywood feel to your party outfit. Want to get super edgy? Don a larger-than-life cocktail ring or a multi-finger ring like Dania Ramirez.

Party Nail Polish Idea: Classic Red

As Reese Witherspoon’s great pedicure proves, you can never go wrong with classic red nail polish. Against velvet, it’s ultra luxe; against leather, it’s tough. And against sequins, it’s glamorous. Could you ask for more?